Varied adventures await visitors to Curacao, a Dutch Leeward Island and one of the ABC Islands with Aruba and Bonaire. The capitol, Willemstad(map), is known for its early Dutch architecture and distinct European flavor.

Curacao's countryside is marked by arid landscapes, rocky terrain and cactus and aloe plants. In the past few years, tourism has swiftly grown and visitors have come to enjoy the excellent diving, lively casinos and high-quality shopping which the island has to offer.